Industrial deafness, also referred to as noise induced hearing loss, is a condition that impairs a person’s hearing due to long exposure to loud noises. Exposure to loud noises for a long period of time can cause temporary and even permanent loss of hearing and can cause conditions such as acoustic shock syndrome in a […]
Category: Personal Injury Claims Law
Product Liability Claims
At every aspect, everyone is a consumer of many different products and services that we get around us. And we expect the product to be safe and well utilized since we pay for it, nevertheless there exists situations when a person is harmed by a defective product, hence every affected consumer is legally eligible to […]
Will 2013 be A Bad Time to Claim Injury Compensation?
The introduction in 1995 of Conditional (No Win No Fee) agreements in personal injury cases transferred the burden of funding litigation from the state back to the claimant. Claimants were required to pay up to 25 per cent of their compensation to an accident claims solicitor which left injured people undercompensated, and in serious cases […]
How To Make a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims have rapidly increased over recent years. According to the Actuarial Profession, the number of personal injury claims in the UK increased by 18% in 2011 compared to the previous year. Therefore, you are not alone if you have had an accident that wasn’t your fault and would like to know more about […]
Aftermath of a Dog Bite- Legal Actions to Take
Dogs are one of America’s favorite domesticated animals. The companionship that they offer has earned them the title “man’s best friend”, but unfortunately, a pet canine is only as friendly as their owner leads them to be. Some owners keep their dogs chained up all of the time and even train them to be vicious, […]
Injured as a Result of Your Employer – Is Your Job in Danger?
(US law and generally) Work injuries can create tension among employers and employees, but the situation usually is dependent on the employment relationship. Workers employed by an employer that does not divert responsibilities are usually still in good graces if the employee is allowed to work on light duty. Most employers do not have any […]
Slip and Fall – How to Prove Negligence and Win Your Case
(US law and generally) The number of slip and fall incidents appears to be on the rise. The National Floor Safety Institute recently advised that the restaurant and food service industry spends more than $2billion as a result of this type of injury. We look at how to prove negligence and win your case when […]
Personal Injury Claims in UK
In many accidents, another person or entity may be responsible for causing injury to the victim, who has the right to claim compensation. Every year, numerous people suffer injuries in accidents due to the negligence of others, whether at home, on the road, at work, or in public spaces. Most individuals pursue personal injury claims […]
Arizona Crash Data and Safer Streets
Of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Maricopa County, all but two fall in two cities – Glendale and Phoenix. The study, performed by Arizona Republic, took into consideration all accidents in Arizona that resulted in an injury or at least $1,000 in vehicle damages. Arizona Republic found that Glendale’s 59th and Olive Avenues […]
How to Identify Meningitis
By definition, meningitis is when the lining around the spinal cord and brain becomes inflamed as a result of the spread of infection. The swelling that occurs with this inflammation is the trigger for the notable signs and symptoms of meningitis. Early diagnosis and treatment of meningitis can avoid the onset of serious and lasting […]